Remove Invasive Plants at Eagle Creek Park, View Royal!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE FOR THIS ACTIVITY HAS CHANGED FROM AUG 22 TO NOV 7!

Help Steward Eagle Creek Park in the Town of View Royal!

JOIN US to connect with others in nature & engage in environmental action removing invasive plants (mainly Scotch broom)! Together, we’ll give native trees & shrubs a chance to thrive and strengthen this forest. 💪
Brought to you by The Town of View Royal & our charity Green Teams of Canada.

NO EXPERIENCE needed. ALL AGES & abilities welcome! Just bring yourself, curiosity & willingness to get your hands a little dirty🌿. We'll provide instruction, tools, gloves & snacks! Comes for as long as you are able to!

This activity runs RAIN 🌧️ or SHINE

MEETING LOCATION 📍
Exact meeting location is COMING SOON

WHY JOIN A GREEN TEAM ACTIVITY? 🌳
You’ll walk away having:

Met new people & felt part of something bigger than yourself
Learned about local ecosystems & environmental issues
Made a tangible difference for the environment
Spent quality time outdoors (great for mental health!)
Gotten some fresh air & exercise
Earned volunteer hours (if you need them)
Enjoyed delicious snacks 🍪 🧃& warm, welcoming vibes
Had fun, even if it rains

The Greater Victoria Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada. We connect & empower people by organizing hands-on, inclusive, safe & impactful environmental activities. Whether it’s your 1st coming out or your 50th, you’ll be guided every step of the way.
Want to know what to expect at an activity? Check out our Greater Victoria Green Team online summaries/blogs

STEPS TO SIGN UP 📝
✅ Step 1: Confirm you're able to attend!
Please only sign up if you're 100% committed to participating. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. Our activities often fill up & have waitlists, & timely updates help open spots for others who’d love to join.

We also pack tools, supplies & buy snacks in advance based on RSVPs so last-minute changes (within 24-48 hrs) are hard to accommodate, so we appreciate your care in registering thoughtfully & honouring the shared effort that makes these activities possible.
✅ Step 2: Registration (one-time only)
If this is your first-ever Green Team activity, please complete our Volunteer Registration Form:
All new volunteers CLICK 👉 Volunteer Registration Form
You only need to do this once.
This form registers you as a volunteer with our charity, it does not sign you up for activities
✅ Step 3: RSVP

1. Click "Attend” on this activity page; or,
2. Email 📧 [email protected]

Update your RSVP as soon as possible if something changes & you're no longer able to participate
To ensure fairness for everyone, participants who miss 2+ activities without updating their RSVP will be placed on the
waitlist (if one exists) and added as space becomes available.

FLOW OF THE DAY ⏱️

9:45 am - Arrival, sign-in, grab gloves
10 am - Safety talk, education & demonstration
11:30 am - Snack break
12:45 pm - Wrap-up & pack up
1 pm - Sign-out, activity ends

WHAT TO BRING 🧥👖
Please come prepared for outdoor, hands-on work:

Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Long sleeves & long pants (to protect from thorny plants + bugs)
Sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots
Refillable water bottle
Rain jacket (just in case!)
Hat & weather-appropriate layers
Your own gloves/tools/safety glasses if you prefer (optional - we provide everything you need)

WHAT WE PROVIDE 🧤🪏
We’ve got you covered with:

Gloves, tools & safety glasses
Instruction, safety talk & environmental education
Friendly, experienced staff support
Snacks & refreshments
Photos & videos of the day
Volunteer reference letters (on request after the activity)

GETTING THERE 🚌 🚗 🚲
Parking:

There is limited street parking along High Street. Please use active transportation or carpool if possible!

Cycling:

Plan your route with the CRD Bike Map

Bus:

Plan your trip with BC Transit Victoria

Carpooling:

Use the “comments” section below to offer or request a ride
Staff can share information but are unable to coordinate carpools
Please prioritize clear communication & personal safety
Staff cannot offer rides

WASHROOMS 🚻
TBD

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PARTNER 💚
This activity is made possible through our partnership with the Town of View Royal Their leadership, ecological knowledge & financial support combined with our community engagement expertise, allows us to bring people together through hands-on environmental action that supports both community well-being & ecological health!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 🧡
We acknowledge with respect & gratitude that this activity takes place on the traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, specifically the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, whose historical relationships with this land continue to this day. These lands have been stewarded for thousands of years, & we are grateful to be guests here & to learn through caring for the land together.

QUESTIONS ❓
Email: [email protected]

We’d love to have you join us. Come as you are & leave knowing you made a real difference to yourself, your community & the environment!